Copy settings from one CoBos device server to another using DeviceInstaller
Can I use DeviceInstaller to copy the settings for my CoBos device server and load them into other device servers of the same type?
You can use DeviceInstaller to extract the Setup Records from a CoBos device server and then load them into other CoBos device servers of the same model. We will use the UDS1100 as an example:
To save a setup record:
* Select the UDS1100 from the list in DeviceInstaller
* Open the File menu and choose "Save Setup Records..."
* Click on all available check boxes so that they are selected
* Click "Save"
* Navigate to a directory where you will be able to find the *.rec file, e.g. the Desktop, and give the file a unique name.
* Click "Save"
Note that Setup Record 1 is "Write Only" because it contains security information. If you have configured the Enhanced Password or other security features you must manually configure each UDS1100 with this information
To load a Setup Record the first time:
* Select the UDS1100 from the list in DeviceInstaller
* Click the "Upgrade" icon
* In Step 1, choose "Create a custom installation by specifying individual files (Typical) and click "Next"
* In Step 2, click "Next" without making any changes
* In Step 3, select "Install setup records from a file
* Browse to the *.rec file you saved, then click "Next"
* In Step 4, click "Save Installation"
* Save a unique *.lxi file to a location where you can find it, e.g. the Desktop.
* Click "Next" and the Setup Records will be installed in Step 5.
* Click "Close" when the process has completed.
For other UDS1100s to be configured the same way:
* Select the UDS1100 from the list in DeviceInstaller
* Click the "Upgrade" icon
* In Step 1, choose "Use a specific installation file (LXI) (previously saved by user)
* Browse to the *.lxi file you saved
* Click "Next" and the Setup Records will be installed in Step 2.
To save a setup record:
* Select the UDS1100 from the list in DeviceInstaller
* Open the File menu and choose "Save Setup Records..."
* Click on all available check boxes so that they are selected
* Click "Save"
* Navigate to a directory where you will be able to find the *.rec file, e.g. the Desktop, and give the file a unique name.
* Click "Save"
Note that Setup Record 1 is "Write Only" because it contains security information. If you have configured the Enhanced Password or other security features you must manually configure each UDS1100 with this information
To load a Setup Record the first time:
* Select the UDS1100 from the list in DeviceInstaller
* Click the "Upgrade" icon
* In Step 1, choose "Create a custom installation by specifying individual files (Typical) and click "Next"
* In Step 2, click "Next" without making any changes
* In Step 3, select "Install setup records from a file
* Browse to the *.rec file you saved, then click "Next"
* In Step 4, click "Save Installation"
* Save a unique *.lxi file to a location where you can find it, e.g. the Desktop.
* Click "Next" and the Setup Records will be installed in Step 5.
* Click "Close" when the process has completed.
For other UDS1100s to be configured the same way:
* Select the UDS1100 from the list in DeviceInstaller
* Click the "Upgrade" icon
* In Step 1, choose "Use a specific installation file (LXI) (previously saved by user)
* Browse to the *.lxi file you saved
* Click "Next" and the Setup Records will be installed in Step 2.
[Originally Published On: 06/17/2011 11:05 AM]